Latin night
9:15 PM
Salsa, Bachata & Kizomba at So French Cafe, Sarasota
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Weekly Schedule
Saturday
Location
Salsa
Bachata
Kizomba
Zouk
Weekly
Monthly
6280 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, Vereinigte Staaten
Get DirectionsAbout So French Cafe
So French Cafe is a Parisian-concept restaurant and coffee shop on North Lockwood Ridge Road in Sarasota that doubles as the area's Saturday Latin night, branded Paris Latino. Each week opens with a free beginner class that rotates between Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba at 7:45pm, so over a few visits dancers can sample all three styles, then the social runs from about 9:15pm to midnight with DJ Charly spinning Salsa, Bachata, Kizomba, Merengue and Chacha.
The cafe setting gives the night a warm, casual feel, with wine, champagne, cocktails and French bites available alongside the dancing. Admission is around 10 dollars and covers both the class and the social, and the rotating free lessons make it an approachable spot for beginners and a friendly weekly fixture for Sarasota's Latin dancers.
Vibe
Warm, casual French cafe turned weekend Latin social
Music
Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba, with Merengue and Chacha mixed in
When it fills
Class at 7:45pm, social from 9:15pm to midnight
Live music
DJ Charly, no live band
Beginners
Yes, a free beginner class rotates styles each Saturday
Neighbourhood
North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida
Getting there
Suburban Sarasota cafe, on-site and street parking
Going solo
Yes, the free class makes it easy to join in solo
Floor
Cafe and restaurant floor space cleared for dancing
Crowd
Friendly local turnout, mixed levels
Gear Up
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Frequently Asked Questions
What dance styles does So French Cafe host?
So French Cafe hosts salsa, bachata, kizomba events. The music split is: Salsa (1 event), Bachata (1 event), Kizomba (1 event). Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba, with Merengue and Chacha mixed in. Check the weekly schedule above for exact times.
When are dance events at So French Cafe?
So French Cafe has 1 weekly event on Saturday. The busiest night is Saturday. Class at 7:45pm, social from 9:15pm to midnight. See the full schedule above for start times and styles.
Where is So French Cafe located?
So French Cafe is located at 6280 Lockwood Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 34243, Vereinigte Staaten, Sarasota, Usa. It's in North Lockwood Ridge Road, Sarasota, Florida. Suburban Sarasota cafe, on-site and street parking. Use the map above for directions.
Do I need a dance partner to attend events at So French Cafe?
No, you don't need a dance partner. Yes, the free class makes it easy to join in solo.
Is So French Cafe beginner-friendly?
Yes, a free beginner class rotates styles each Saturday.
Is there live music at So French Cafe?
DJ Charly, no live band.